ACMC believes that a bright future lies in the hearts and minds of our young people and supporting arts programs will insure that our children have the best possible conditions for a bright future!  ACMC’s Youth Programs consist of a series of cultural enrichment programs for all young people of Moore County. Activities range from art workshops to children’s theatre productions; from professional shows to summer arts events.

Check out some of the upcoming Youth Programs:

YOUNG PEOPLE’S FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

The ACMC Young People’s Fine Arts Festival is an annual art competition presented by the Arts Council of Moore County.  Moore County’s public, private, charter, and home schools in grades K through 12 submit their students’ work to be displayed during March, which is officially “Arts in Schools” Month.  High school students’ artwork is judged and the reception and awards ceremony is Thursday evening.  A reception for all other grade levels is held the first Friday evening in March.

PERFORMING ARTS IN MOORE SCHOOLS (PAMS) PROGRAM

Since 1981, the Arts Council of Moore County and Moore County Schools have presented the PAMS (Performing Arts in Moore Schools) Program, with the goal to give every Moore County student a positive experience with a professional performing artist.  This partnership has brought such outstanding artists to all students in the Moore County Schools, such as Grammy winning musician and storyteller David Holt, Chuck Davis and the African American Dance Ensemble, Jackie Torrence-The Story Lady, and the Appalachian State University Steely Pan Steel Drum Band, just to name a few.  Each program has been carefully selected for quality, grade appropriateness and curriculum basis.

SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS

The Arts Council of Moore County typically offers three theatre camps for youth every summer. The camps are an effort to offer Moore County’s youth the opportunity to explore the magic of musical theatre, on stage and behind the scenes. 2012 Camp dates, registration and other information coming soon.

KALEIDOSCOPE FAMILY SERIES AT THE O’NEAL SCHOOL

Share the wonder of a live concert with your family! The Kaleidoscope Family Series is specifically designed to introduce children, ages 4 and up, to the lifelong surprises and benefits of a live concert. Featuring the finest performing artists (musicians, actors, dancers, storytellers, etc.), each performance will be educational and entertaining.  More information coming soon.

ARTS IN THE PARK AT CAMELOT PLAYGROUND IN PINEHURST

Performing artists ranging anywhere from storytellers to jugglers to puppeteers will be performing for children and at Camelot Park in Pinehurst.  Arts in the Park is presented by Arts Council of Moore County and Pinehurst Parks & Recreation Department, and is FREE and open to the public. Activities begin at 10:30 a.m. with free face-painting and play in the park!  Performances are held at 11:00 am the last three Saturdays of September.